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NCAA tournament: Kansas lands No. 1 seed in South Region

Kansas players celebrate after winning the Big 12 men's tournament title game against Kansas State on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas won the NCAA college basketball game 70-54. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Kansas Jayhawks were awarded the top seed in the South Region for the 2013 NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Coach Bill Self’s team finished 29-5 overall this season and went 14-4 in the Big 12.

Kansas will take on No. 16 seed Western Kentucky in Kansas City as freshman Ben McLemore will look to continue his strong season (16.4 ppg) and lead the Jayhawks deep into the tournament.

Georgetown and Florida secured the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds in the South region, respectively.

The Hoyas missed out on a No. 1 seed after a 58-55 loss to Syracuse in the Big East Tournament, but they still have one of the most dangerous players in the country in Otto Porter. Georgetown will take on No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast in Philadelphia. Florida draws the No. 14 seed Northwestern State and will play in Austin, TX.

The region has the potential for plenty of intriguing matchups. VCU faces a possible second-round showdown with a talented Michigan team, offering a chance to see how VCU coach Shaka Smart's "Havoc" defense fares against the Wolverines. Michigan averages more than 75 points per game this season, making for a great matchup against the high-pressure scheme of the Rams.

Michigan, however, might not survive long enough to earn a date with VCU. South Dakota State, Michigan's first opponent, has the ability to knock off the Wolverines. Senior guard Nate Wolters averaged 22.7 points per game this season for the Jackrabbits, including a season-high 53 points in an explosive performance against IPFW. The Jackrabbits shoot just over 48 percent from the field and pose a real threat to the Wolverines.